Euro 2021: the Netherlands eliminated by surprising Czechs

This is the first sensation of this Euro.

After a well-mastered first round (3 wins against Ukraine, Austria and North Macedonia, 8 goals scored, 2 conceded), the Netherlands were surprised by the Czech Republic (2-0).

Already very criticized before the competition because of his system with 5 defenders, Frank de Boer has never managed to find the solution in his coaching.

This failure will not remain without consequences for him.

Solidarity and opportunist, the Czech Republic has achieved a huge blow.

She will face Denmark in the quarter-finals on Saturday July 3 in Baku (Azerbaijan).

What you must remember

The Dutch game was completely hushed up. In the first period, the Czech Republic, very well organized defensively, had already neutralized the Dutch offensives. If De Ligt had placed his head next to it (8th), it was even the Czechs who got the biggest opportunity by Barak (38th). If Malen manages to speed up three defenders of the Czech Republic, he loses his duel against Vaclik (52nd). The turning point of the match. At ten, after the expulsion of De Ligt (55th), the Netherlands will crack. If Dumfrie manages to counter the strike of Kaderabek (62nd), Holes opens the scoring with a header on a free kick from Barak deflected by Kalas (1-0, 68th). And on a counter, Holes ahead of Wijnaldum, goes to goal and instead of hitting, serves Schick perfectly (2-0, 80th).Bayer Leverkusen striker (25) scores his 4th goal at this Euro. The performance of Memphis Depay, totally ghostly or the 22 balls only played by the usual hub Georginio Wijnaldum, who only managed ten passes, symbolize the bankruptcy of the Netherlands in Budapest.

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⚽ The Netherlands are eliminated! #NEDCZE pic.twitter.com/aV0pztSxaw

- beIN SPORTS (@beinsports_FR) June 27, 2021

Fact of the match: de Ligt's expulsion

Caught on the run by Schick, De Ligt slipped and slowed the ball with his hand.

After giving him a yellow card, the referee M. Karasev, after the intervention of the VAR, released a red card (55th).

At ten, the Netherlands already not in a great day, will still more foil.

Man of the Match: Tomas Holes

A goal and an assist.

Present defensively, midfielder Tomas Holes was also decisive by being involved in both goals of his team.

This is his 2nd goal in 12 caps.

At 27, the Slavia Prague player has always played in the Czech 1st division.

The number: 0

The number of shots on target for the Netherlands in this match. A first in a major tournament since 1980.